I have a sock pattern for ankle socks but it is written for 4dpns and well I really want to learn how to do them using the Magic Loop method. So if anyone knows how I can convert the pattern or knows where a ML sock pattern could be found Please help.

Any sock pattern can be done using ML. Just split up the stitches so you have an even number on both sides. If I find it's a semi-complicated pattern, I place stitch markers where the other needles would be. For instance, I have one sock on needles doing ML...the pattern calls for needles 1 and 3 to have 28 stitches and needles 2 and 4 to have 14. So between stitches 28 and 29, I place a stitch marker, and just move it up a round each time I come to it again.

Hope this helps!

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Hi Crafty_Me! If you are planning on using the Magic Loop method for socks, I highly recommend that you check out this great tutorial made by Silver for knitting 2 socks at the same time using the Magic Loop method (it's a lot easier than it sounds, trust me!).

It's loaded with pictures and clear, step-by-step instructions. I literally just finished a pair of socks for my dad using Silver's tutorial. I had never knit a single sock in my life and had never used the Magic Loop mehtod yet I easily learned with Silver's technique and tutorial. Check it out:

I tried several times however am not able to access the above link you posted. I get an error message link not valid. I'd really love to have this iinfo as I'm a new sock knitter. Any other way I can access it that you know of? Thanks!

I tried several times however am not able to access the above link you posted. I get an error message link not valid. I'd really love to have this iinfo as I'm a new sock knitter. Any other way I can access it that you know of? Thanks!

Hi Jan,
Thanks for posting my sock pattern! If anyone wants to learn visually, I have posted my full two-at-a-time socks tutorial, which is a video e-book and I think the best way to learn knitting over the internet (duh, that's why we're on Knittinghelp.com!)